polanisia

/ˌpɒləˈnɪziə/ or /ˌpɔːləˈnɪziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Capparaceae; they are often considered to be within the family Brassicaceae.

“The researchers studied the unique properties of Polanisia, a plant species found in the North American prairies.”

Synonyms

  • capparaceous plant
  • cresswort

Antonyms

  • shrub
  • tree